Designs, Volume 9, Issue 5

To achieve a complete circular economy for used electric vehicle batteries, it is essential to implement a disassembly step. Given the significant diversity of battery geometries and designs, a high degree of flexibility is required for automated dis...

Recently, deep learning models such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), convolutional autoencoders (CAEs), CNN-based support vector machines (SVMs), YOLO, fully convolutional networks (FCNs), fully convolutional data descriptions (FCDDs) and so...

The accurate motion of roller-bearing-supported rings is critically influenced by shape and positional tolerances, which are often underestimated in conventional modeling approaches. The aim of this study is to develop and validate a multibody dynami...

The increasing digitization of design processes has profoundly transformed the role of sketching in industrial design, integrating it with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). This paper presents an innovative methodology for a...

Large language models (LLMs) judge three pairs of architectural design proposals which have been independently surveyed by opinion polls: department store buildings, sports stadia, and viaducts. A tailored prompt instructs the LLM to use specific emo...

In this study, the behavior of the spherical bearing component of the L-100 bridge part (AlfaTech LLC, Perm, Russia) is considered within the framework of a finite element model. The influence of the pattern of the coupling of the antifriction interl...

Furniture is an integral part of daily life. Its comfort and usability are key factors that define its success. In recent years, there has been increasing demand for applications that drive businesses toward Industry 4.0. These applications aim to im...

This study presents the development and validation of a high-efficiency optical interface designed for ultra-high-concentration photovoltaic (UHCPV) systems, with a focus on enabling clean and sustainable solar energy conversion. A Fresnel lens serve...

By critically reviewing pseudo-static methods, it is demonstrated that approximating the earth pressure on a short heel’s vertical face (V-plane) using the Rankine solution for long-heel walls induces a negligible error. A finite element analys...

This study addresses a documented gap in detailed, cost-effective, and performance-validated electric vehicle (EV) powertrain solutions. It presents the complete design, construction, and simulation-based validation of a high-efficiency electric powe...

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The aim of this study is to examine existing positive energy district (PED) initiatives by using an explanatory research approach for gaining insight, identifying patterns, clarifying underlying processes, exploring cause-and-effect relationships, an...

The global aging population, particularly those aged 60 and above, is increasingly vulnerable to communicable diseases. Building ventilation (BV) plays a key role in residential aged-care (RAC) facilities, where COVID-19 has had a significant impact....

Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques are rapidly emerging as leading technologies for the creation of complex models [...]

This study investigates the application of Multi-Objective Reinforcement Learning–Dominance-Based (MORL–DB) method to the optimal design of complex mechanical systems. The MORL–DB method employs a Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient...

This study investigates the mechanical performance of two prosthetic forelimb designs for dogs—one with a solid structure and the other with a perforated structure—using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Both models were analyzed under stati...

Numerous studies have examined various geometric designs in cellular structures, yet the role of cross-sectional geometry remains underexplored. Cross-sections significantly influence the effective material properties of architected materials, where...

In the presented work, the main challenge of small hydropower plants—converting low river flow velocities into high generator rotations—is investigated. It was established that applying the flow acceleration effect during interaction with...

The use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in asphalt mixtures offers environmental and economic advantages by reducing reliance on virgin aggregates and minimizing construction waste. However, the aged binder in RAP increases mixture stiffness, whi...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) poses a significant risk of arterial wall rupture, which critically endangers the patient’s life. To address this condition, an endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is required, involving the insertion and expa...

The increased importance of sustainability imperatives has required a profound reconsideration of the interaction between materials, manufacturing, and design fields. Biomimetic smart materials such as shape-memory polymers, hydrogels, and electro-ac...

Due to the rapid advancements in coordinate measuring systems, data processing software, and additive manufacturing (AM) techniques, it has become possible to create copies of existing models through the reverse engineering (RE) process. However, the...

This paper experimentally investigates the fretting fatigue behavior of metal additive-manufactured Ti-6Al-4V alloy specimens fabricated using the selective laser melting (SLM) method, focusing on damage characterization and fatigue life assessment....